Hi,

Does anybody know if there is a way that User control [mouse, keyboard input] can be disabled during the execution of a program, script ? Sounds scary, but with a large user base things can go wrong when they start clicking etc. Just wondering ...

Thanks,

Sebastiaan.

Not with VBScript or VBA.

However you can get a 3rd party solution called AutoIt. It is free at http://www.hiddensoft.com/autoit3/index.php

To disable mouse and keyboard input:

Set oAutoIt = CreateObject("AutoItX.Control")
oAutoIt.BlockInput "on"

Input will be automatically enabled when the script closes if you don't issue an off command.

You can also simulate input (automated keyboard and mouse entries.)

You may need to reference a script to get this installed on the users' machines. See AutoItX which enhances VBScript (VBA, really.)

HTH



mmcdonal

Thank you, will certainly have a look at this !

Hi,

Used the AutoItX controls and they are extremely helpful. Used it for Window and process management and also as means to battle screensaver and power settings by moving the mouse every 50 sec. It's beautiful, thanks.

Sebastiaan.